Zettai ni Hatarakitakunai Dungeon Master ga Damin o Musaboru made

Zettai ni Hatarakitakunai Dungeon Master ga Damin o Musaboru made, or The Dungeon Master Who Won't Work, is a light novel series written by Onikage Supana and illustrated by Ura-ki. Originating on the Japanese web novel platform Shosetsuka ni Naro, the series was picked up for commercial publication by Earth Star Entertainment in 2016. The story occupies a niche within the isekai subgenre, focusing on a protagonist who leverages high-level dungeon management skills to avoid labor, reflecting a shift in light novel trends toward protagonists who prioritize personal comfort over traditional heroic journeys.

The character design and visual tone were established by illustrator Ura-ki, whose work leans into the cozy, character-driven aesthetic common to modern light novel adaptations. The series gained steady traction through its lighthearted, cynical subversion of dungeon-crawling tropes, leading to a dedicated following and a manga adaptation. It is generally recognized as a representative example of the slacker-protagonist trope, valued by readers for its consistent focus on humor and low-stakes world-building.